Joe Badera, PMP®, is an accomplished Program Manager with extensive expertise in advanced metering infrastructure across water, electric, and gas utilities, as well as IoT technologies. Currently serving as a Program Manager at Core & Main, Joe drives initiatives within the National Metering and Technology group. As a Senior Advisor at Utility Metering Solutions, Joe has over twelve years of specialized experience in planning and executing metering solutions for various organizations. Prior roles include Director of Program Management at UMS, Lead Business Analyst and Senior Business Analyst positions at Quintiles, and significant project management roles at Sensus and IBM Software Group. With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Binghamton University, Joe brings four decades of professional experience, managing multi-faceted projects, enhancing operational processes, and improving client satisfaction.